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Demil Codes
What is a DEMIL Code?A DEMIL Code is a code assigned to an item by the Item Manager that identifies the required demilitarization
DEMIL Code / Description
A / Non-MLI/ Non-SLI -- Demilitarization not required
B / USML Items - Mutilation (MUT) to the point of scrap
required worldwide. DLA Disposition Services shall store for reutilization and mutilate those items declared by the DoD as having no foreseeable DoD reutilization value.
C / MLI(SME). Remove and/or demilitarize installed key point(s)as prescribed in
DOD 4160.21-M-1. Defense Demilitarization Manual, or lethal parts, components and accessories
D / MLI(SME). Total destruction of item and components so as to preclude restoration or repair to a usable condition by melting, cutting, tearing, scratching, crushing, breaking, punching, neutralizing, etc. (As an alternate, burial or deep water dumping may be used when coordinated with the DOD Demilitarization Program Office.)
E / MLI(NON-SME). Additional critical items/material determined to require demilitarization, either key point or total destruction. Demilitarization instructions to be furnished by the DOD Demilitarization Program Office.
F / MLI (SME) -- Demilitarization instructions to be furnished by the Item/Technical Manager.
G / MLI(SMIE). Demilitarization required AEDA. Demilitarization, and if required, declassification and/or removal of sensitive markings or information will be accomplished prior to physical transfer to a DLA Disposition Services Field Activity. This code will be used for all AEDA items, including those which also require declassification and/or removal of sensitive markings or information
P / MLI(SME). Security Classified Item Declassification and any additional demilitarization and removal of any sensitive markings or information will be accomplished prior to accountability or physical transfer to a DLA Disposition Services Field Activity. This code will not be assigned to AEDA items.
Q / CCLI. Commerce Control List Item Demilitarization not required . CCLI are dual-use (military, commercial, and other strategic uses) items under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Export Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Export Administration Regulations. The types of items under the Commerce Control List (CCL) are commodities (i.e., equipment, materials, electronics, propulsion systems, etc.), software, and technology. The CCL does not include those items exclusively controlled by another department or agency of the U.S. Government.
A copy of the Defense Demilitarization Manual, DOD 4160.21-M-1 may be requested from the DLA Logistics Information Service, ATTN: FOI, 74 Washington North, Battle Creek, MI 49037. You may also call Customer Service toll free at: 1-877-352-2255, or email: with your request.
For any questions please contact the RTD Branch